# Objective Closes #59829 Provide a filterable, preview-backed picker for LSP results as an alternative to the multi-buffer view, for references, definitions, implementations. ## Solution Update the 3 existing LSP actions (definitions, implementations, find all references) to add a `open_results_in` parameter which accepts either `multi_buffer` (default) or `picker` to show the results in a filterable picker with preview. This behavior can be configured globally in the settings via `lsp_results_location`. UX: - The 3 existing LSP actions each accept a `open_results_in` parameter so that each action can be configuring individually with a custom keybind - The `lsp_results_location` global setting can be used to set a default behavior with `open_results_in == None` - Go to definition falls back to find all references (if configured) on empty results which is consistent with the non-picker path - Results are grouped by file; each row shows the line number and the syntax-highlighted source line with the match emphasized. - Typing filters by line text or path; the preview updates with the selection. - Enter/click opens the selection, `cmd/ctrl-enter` opens it in a split, and re-invoking the command toggles the picker closed. - Empty results show a toast so the command never silently does nothing. - Note: the new pickers do not open on cmd-click, only when invoked via the command palette or keybind ## Testing - No automated tests yet — holding for first-round feedback on the approach and UX before adding tests. ## Self-Review Checklist: - [x] I've reviewed my own diff for quality, security, and reliability - [x] Unsafe blocks (if any) have justifying comments - [ ] The content adheres to Zed's UI standards ([UX/UI](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#uiux-checklist) and [icon](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/blob/main/crates/icons/README.md) guidelines) - [x] Tests cover the new/changed behavior - [ ] Performance impact has been considered and is acceptable ## Showcase https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/41538f23-9b54-4dfc-bfa7-a61564a675a8 --- Release Notes: - The find all references, go to definitions, and go to implementations LSP actions can be configured to open results in a picker with preview instead of a multibuffer.
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